Switch-level fault coverage analysis for switched-capacitor systems

An approach to test optimization in switched-capacitor systems based on fault simulation at switch-level is presented in this paper. The advantage of fault simulation at this granularity level is that it facilitates test integration as early as possible in the design of these systems. Due to their mixed-signal nature, both catastrophic and parametric faults must indeed be considered for test optimization. Adequate switch-level fault models are presented. Test stimuli and test measures can be selected as a function of fault coverage. The impact of design parameters such as switch resistance on fault coverage is studied and design parts of poor testability are located.